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Reanne L. Nakapa’ahu with a ukulele
Spring 2024

Keeping the beat: Q&A with former Cougar Marching Band drum major Reanne Nakapa’ahu

Reanne L. Nakapa’ahu (’14 Music Ed.) was a member of the Cougar Marching Band drumline from fall 2009 to spring 2011, when she became drum major. She held that leadership position until she graduated in spring 2014. Here, she answers some questions about her time with CMB.

What instrument did you play?

I played tenors on the drumline and was also a drum major for three years.

How many years were you in CMB?

Five years.

Were you in band in high school or middle school, too?

Yes! I started my music and journey in 2003 at King Intermediate School in Kaneohe, Hawai’i I … » More …